Maintenance Tech I - 3rd Shift

Medline Industries, LP; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Illinois seeks a maintenance technician to set up, maintain, and repair conveyors, automation, and robotics, ensuring production and quality.

The role requires fault finding, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with a team; travel up to 10% is expected, with ability to lift heavy loads and operate safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics repair/maintenance.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic Excel skills and ability to troubleshoot PLC logic systems.
• Willing to travel up to 10% for business (within state and out of state).
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on conveyors, automation, robotics and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues, escalate to leadership or senior tech as needed.
• Record maintenance issues in the maintenance log for each line.
• Document work in CMMS and ticketing systems; maintain operation logs for facility systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics on two-person tasks or when needed.
• Perform general facility/building projects as assigned.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify proper operation.
• Analyze production delays and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Conveyor systems

Automation

Robotics maintenance

Microsoft Excel

PLC logic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Ticketing systems

Fork truck operation

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, set up, adjust, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and elevate to leadership and/or more senior technicians as needed.
• Record all maintenance issues in maintenance log for each line.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate and keep accurate logs of operating logs for fire pumps, generators, HVAC, and other facility systems that are tested on a routine basis.
• Perform root cause analysis of major downtime events.
• Assist maintenance mechanics in work that requires two people or when operational needs demand.
• Perform facility/building project work as assigned.
• Tasks include, but are not limited to, light bulb/ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry duties, plumbing repairs and maintaining operation logs.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production.
• Analyze and record cause of production delays on daily production reports and initiate procedures to solve equipment malfunctions.
• Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes and, where possible, take corrective action and verify that corrective action has eliminated the problems.

Required Experience

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience – 3 year of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery/equipment.
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems - Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Physical Abilities – Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
• Must be willing to learn new equipment as it is brought on-line.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
• Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck).
• Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers.
• Read information, often in small print (drawings).
• Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.
• Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
• Graduate of an apprenticeship program or hold current trade certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in a building maintenance position servicing a facility larger than 75,000 square feet.
• Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position: Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily - Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs Must be able to stand for minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head. Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e. fork truck). - Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers - Read information, often in small print (drawings) Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards Ability to work overtime and must be available for on-call requests as needed.

Company Benefit Package

• Health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. for roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week.
• For a more comprehensive list of our benefits.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position: $28.75 - $41.75 Hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Company Culture

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Company Overview

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.